Articles Tagged with ''Frank Lessiter''

Farrier Business Still Looking Good

Data gleaned from the latest American Farriers Journal survey indicates the hoof-care business is holding its own and doing better than other areas of the equine industry

By Frank Lessiter posted on November 1, 2010 | Posted in Business Practices

Just as is true with the real estate market, location plays a key role in the average annual gross income earned by farriers.

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Conquering Laminitis Could Take as Much as $80 Million

By Frank Lessiter posted on November 1, 2010 | Posted in Diseases

About a year ago, nearly 50 equine hoof researchers and laminitis experts from around the world met to prioritize future laminitis research needs.

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What Different Footcare Clients Really Want from You

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 1, 2010 | Posted in Clients

Dealing with both men and women as clients, most farriers probably haven’t given any serious thought as to how the two genders might need to be treated differently.

What it Takes to Make Farriers Happy

Besides being able to earn a good living, there are many well-deserved rewards for being able to keep horses sound

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 1, 2010 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients

Farrier Walter Fuermann summed up the many benefits of running a footcare business. “It boils down to being your own boss and making a living while working in a barn rather than an office,” says the Hearne, Texas, shoer.

Getting a Firmer Grasp on Farrier Shop Skills

Participants in this year’s Calgary Mail-In Forging Exercise further developed their talents by making bolt tongs rather than shoes

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 1, 2010 | Posted in Forging, Shoeing

After 10 years of forging various shoes ranging from the simple to the complicated, the Calgary Mail-In Forging Exercise shifted gears this year. This year’s exercise encouraged American Farriers Journal readers to sharpen their forging skills by producing a pair of bolt tongs from 3/4-inch bar stock.

Casts Help Manage Pastern, Foot Injuries

Phalangeal casts worked well and were tolerated by horses suffering from distal limb wounds

By Frank Lessiter posted on July 1, 2010

The use of phalangeal casts for treating pastern and foot injuries had an excellent wound-stabilization success rate in a case-by-case review of 49 horses conducted by University of Illinois equine veterinarian Allison Stewart.

10 Years of Change for a 35-Year Veteran

This Michigan farrier has made important changes in the way he handles both his life and footcare work over the past decade.

By Frank Lessiter posted on July 1, 2010 | Posted in Education

When American Farriers Journal celebrated its 25th year anniversary, Michigan farrier Paul Melcher was featured in the "Shoeing For A Living" article shown at right. What made this fitting was that Melcher had started his farrier career in 1975, the same year this magazine got its start.

35 Changes In The Next 10 Years

Here’s what the future holds for the hoof-care industry

By Frank Lessiter posted on July 1, 2010

When we asked American Farriers Journal readers to gaze into their crystal balls, they came up with a number of insightful predictions that they see coming in the footcare world.

Change Is The Name Of The Game

Since 1975, there have been an amazing number of changes in footcare work

By Frank Lessiter posted on July 1, 2010 | Posted in Business Practices

When it comes to discussing change, Bill Miller calls on plenty of experience, having started shoeing as an apprentice in 1947. "In the past 63 years, I've seen many changes in our trade," says the veteran shoer from Rochester, Wash.

Calgary Stampede

Be A Part Of Calgary Without Ever Leaving Home

The Calgary Mail-In Forging Exercise is offering a brand new challenge this year

By Frank Lessiter posted on May 1, 2010 | Posted in Forging

It’s been 11 years since the annual Mail-In Forging Exercise was established to help you polish your tool- and shoe-building skills.

Videos

Hoof Care on Parade

Greg Martin, CJF, of Boerne, Texas, takes the unique approach of marketing his hoof-care practice with a Christmas parade float in Boerne and Comfort, Texas. The award-winning float boasts a variety of surprising features.

Events

Michigan Horseshoers Association 55th Annual Clinic

Date: 01/02/25

Location: Lansing, MI

The Michigan Horseshoers Association will host its 55th annual clinic Jan. 2-4, 2025 in East Lansing, Mich.

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